Значение идиомы wink at

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1. Значение идиомы sleep a wink[sleep a wink] {v. phr.} To get a moment’s sleep; enjoy a bit ofsleep. — Used in negative and conditional statements and in questions. I didn’t sleep a wink all night....
2. Перевод идиомы quick as a wink, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: quick as a wink Перевод: очень быстро Пример: The woman turned around and quick as a wink her purse was stolen. Женщина обернулась, и у нее очень быстро украли сумку....
3. Пословица / поговорка a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man — перевод и значение, пример использованияПословица / поговорка: a nod is as good as a wink to a blind man Перевод: намек понятен; долго объяснять не надо; умейте понять намек; смекайте что к чему Пример: A nod is as good as a wink to a blind man so we decided to begin the project after our boss seemed to say ... Читать далее...
4. Значение идиомы stay up late[stay up late] {v. phr.} To not go to bed until very late. Peterhas to stay up late these days as he is preparing for hiscomprehensive exams. See: BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL....
5. The homework scheduleHere is an explanation of the school homework policy for the average student. Students should not spend more than ninety minutes per night. This time should be budgeted in the following manner if the student desires to achieve moderate to good grades in his/her classes. 15 minutes looking for assignment. 11 minutes calling a friend ... Читать далее...
6. Значение идиомы keep company[keep company] {v. phr.} 1. To stay or go along with sothat he will not be lonely to visit with. John kept Andycompany while his parents went to the movies. I’ll go shoppingwith you just to keep you company. 2. To go places together as acouple; date just one person. After keeping company for one ... Читать далее...
7. Значение идиомы horseplay[horseplay] {n.} Rough, practical joking. The newlyweds couldn’tget a wink of sleep all night because there was a lot of yelling andscreaming outside of their window — the usual horseplay....
8. Значение идиомы luck out[luck out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Suddenly to get luckywhen in fact the odds are against one’s succeeding. I was sure Iwas going to miss the train as I was three minutes late, but I luckedout, the train was five minutes late. 2. To be extraordinarilyfortunate. Catwallender really lucked out at Las Vegas last ... Читать далее...
9. Значение идиомы keep late hours[keep late hours] {v. phr.} To go to bed late; habitually stay up late. «If you always keep such late hours, your healthmight suffer,» Tom’s doctor said....
10. Перевод слова pretendPretend — притворяться, делать вид Перевод слова To pretend illness — сослаться на плохое самочувствие to pretend to great learning — претендовать на ученость he pretended he was a doctor — он прикинулся врачом he pretends to be very busy — он делает вид, что очень занят He Pretended deafness. Он прикинулся глухим. She Pretended ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод идиомы run late, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: run late Перевод: опаздывать, задерживаться Пример: He is looking forward to meeting you, but he’s just running a few minutes late. Ему не терпится с вами встретиться, но он задержится на несколько минут....
12. Перевод идиомы night owl, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: night owl Перевод: сова; человек, которому нравится поздно ложиться Пример: My friend is a night owl and stays up late every night. Мой друг — сова, и каждую ночь он сидит допоздна....
13. Значение идиомы hard-boiled[hard-boiled] {adj.} Unrefined; tough; merciless. «Because youwere two minutes late,» my hard-boiled boss cried, «I will deductfifteen minutes worth from your salary!»...
14. Значение идиомы in bad[in bad] {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Out of favor; unpopular; indifficulty; in trouble. No, I can’t go swimming today. Father toldme to stay home, and I don’t want to get in bad. — Usually used with»with». Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test. The boy is in bad with the police ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова stayStay — оставаться, останавливаться, медлить Перевод слова To stay in bed — лежать в постели, болеть to stay with friends — гостить у друзей to stay the rise of prices — приостановить рост цен Stay where you are. Оставайся там, где находишься. Can you Stay late? Вы можете задержаться? Stay for as long as you ... Читать далее...
16. Значение идиомы good night[good night] {interj.} 1. Used as a polite phrase when you leavesomeone at night. «Good night!» said Bob as he left Dick’s houseafter the party. «I’ll see you in the morning.» Bill said goodnight to his parents and went upstairs to bed. 2. or [good grief] — Used to show surprise and often some fear ... Читать далее...
17. Значение идиомы under wraps[under wraps] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} Not allowed to be seen untilthe right time; not allowed to act or speak freely; in secrecy;hidden. — Usually used with «keep». We have a new player, hut weare keeping him under wraps until the game. What the President isplanning will be kept under wraps until tomorrow. The spy ... Читать далее...
18. Значение идиомы play possum[play possum] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To pretend to be asleep. Johnny seemed to be fully asleep, but his mother knew that he wasplaying possum. 2. To stay quiet for self-protection; try to escapeattention by inactivity. The rabbit played possum under the bushes, hoping the hunter would not see him. Bob played possum when theteacher ... Читать далее...
19. Значение идиомы gloss over[gloss over] {v.} To try to make what is wrong or bad seem right ornot important; try to make a thing look easy; pretend about; hide. Billy broke a window and Mother tried to gloss it over by saying itwouldn’t cost much to have it fixed, but Father spanked Billy anyway. John glossed over his ... Читать далее...
20. Перевод слова lateLate — поздно, запоздавший, недавний, прежний Перевод слова The crops are late this year — урожай в этом году поздний my late illness — моя недавняя болезнь the late Government — прежнее правительство a year later — спустя год Can you stay Late? Вы можете задержаться? Mind you’re not Late. Смотрите, не опоздайте. ‘Too Late!’ ... Читать далее...
21. Значение идиомы stay put[stay put] {v. phr.} To stay in place; not leave. Harry’s fathertold him to stay put until he came back. The rocks can be glued tothe bulletin board to make them stay put. After Grandmother camehome from her trip to visit Aunt May, she said she wanted to stay putfor a while....
22. Значение идиомы call it a night[call it a night] {v. phr.} To declare that an evening party or other activity conducted late in the day is finished. I am so tired that I am going to call it a night and go to bed....
23. What kind of a woman«Would you sleep with me for ten thousand dollars?» asked John «Yes, I will.» Paula replied. «Would you do it for one thousand?» he asked. «Well maybe, or maybe I’d do something else for you.» she answered with a wink. «How about a blowjob for $20?» responded John. «Hey! What kind of women do you ... Читать далее...
24. Значение идиомы can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs[can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs] To achieve a certain goal one must sometimes incur damage, experience difficulties, or make sacrifices. — A proverb. When we drove across the country, we put a lot of mileage on our car and had a flat tire, but it was a pleasant trip. «Well, you can’t make ... Читать далее...
25. Phone joke IIOne night when you have a few friends around, take turns calling the same phone number, a really obnoxious acquaintance that won’t recognize your voices is always a good choice. When the person answers, try to leave a message for John Smith (or any name that sounds real). Insist that you have the right number ... Читать далее...
26. Значение идиомы carry the ball[carry the ball] {v. phr.}, {informal} To take the most important or difficult part in an action or business. None of the other boys would tell the principal about their breaking the window, and John had to carry the ball. When the going is rough, Fred can always be depended on to carry the ball....
27. Значение идиомы coming and going[coming and going] or [going and coming] {adv. phr.} 1. Both ways; in both directions. The truck driver stops at the same cafe coming and going. John was late. He got punished both going and coming; his teacher punished him and his parents punished him. 2. Caught or helpless; in your power; left with no ... Читать далее...
28. Значение идиомы pass off[pass off] {v.} 1. To sell or give by false claims;offer as genuine. The dishonest builder passed offa poorly built house by pretending it was well constructed. Syn.: FOBOFF, PALM OFF. To claim to be someone you are not; pretend to besomeone else. He passed himself off as a doctor until someonechecked his record. 3. ... Читать далее...
29. Значение идиомы good and —[good and —] {adv.}, {informal} Very; completely. John’sfather was good and mad when John came home late. Jack knew goodand well that Tom had thrown the snowball at him. I pushed Billgood and hard. Susan wouldn’t come out till she was good andready. I beat Joe good and proper in the game of marbles....
30. Значение идиомы Dear John letter[Dear John letter] {n. phr.} A note or a letter informing one that a romantic relationship or a marriage is over. Jane left a «Dear John letter» on the table and went home to live with her parents....
31. Значение идиомы — and —[— and —] 1. — And is used between repeated words to show continuation or emphasis. When the children saw the beautiful Christmas tree they looked and looked. Old Mr. Bryan has known Grandfather for years and years, since they were boys. Billy dived to the bottom of the lake again and again, looking for ... Читать далее...
32. Jokes About The Irishmen«Hey,» said a new arrival in the pub, «I’ve got some great Irish jokes.» «Before you start,» said the big bloke in the corner, «, I’m Irish.» «Don’t worry,» said the newcomer, «I’ll tell them slowly.» Two Irishmen were sitting in a four engined plane flying back from a shopping trip to Paris when the ... Читать далее...
33. Значение идиомы better late than never[better late than never] It is better to come or do something late than never. The firemen didn’t arrive at the house until it was half burned, but it was better late than never. Grandfather is learning to drive a car. «Better late than never,» he says. Compare: HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NONE....
34. Значение идиомы had better[had better] or [had best] {informal} Should; must. I had betterleave now, or I’ll be late. If you want to stay out of trouble, you had best not make any mistakes. Jim decided he had better dohis homework instead of playing ball....
35. Being Late for an EventEric: Let’s Get a move on or we’ll be late – again! Carmen: Hold your horses. I’m On the verge of being ready. Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know. Eric: A day? I’d Settle for a week. Why is it that every time we have someplace to be you’re always Running late? Carmen: ... Читать далее...
36. Значение идиомы have the constitution of an ox[have the constitution of an ox] {v. phr.} To be able to workextremely hard and to have the stamina to overcome misfortune. Stan, who has lost both of his parents within one year and isconstantly working late, seems to be indestructible, as if he had theconstitution of an ox....
37. Значение идиомы level best[level best] {adj. phr.} One’s utmost; one’s very best. Ericrefused to stay in school although his parents did their level best tomake him finish....
38. Meeting Your Boyfriend’s/Girlfriend’s ParentsRonny: Ready? Judy: Ready as I’ll ever be. Ronny: Try To work up a little Enthusiasm about meeting my parents. Judy: It’s not them I’m worried about. It’s me. What if I don’t Pass muster? Ronny: My parents are going to love you. They’re Open-minded and Nonjudgmental people. They won’t care about anything except that ... Читать далее...
39. Перевод идиомы look the other way, значение выражения и пример использованияИдиома: look the other way Перевод: игнорировать, не обращать внимания на что-либо Пример: Our boss looks the other way when his staff are one or two minutes late. Наш начальник не обращает внимания, когда его служащие опаздывают на одну-две минуты....
40. Значение идиомы stop over[stop over] {v.} To stay at a place overnight or for some othershort time while on a trip elsewhere. When we came back fromCalifornia, we stopped over one night near the Grand Canyon....